Juwanna Mann (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Juwanna Mann is a 2002 sports drama directed by Jesse Vaughan, starring Miguel A. Núñez Jr.. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $13.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jesse Vaughan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Juwanna Mann About?
The premise of Juwanna Mann without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his professional basketball career is derailed, Jamal Jeffries disguises himself as a woman and becomes Juwanna Mann to play in the women's league. As Juwanna, he becomes a star player, but also faces the challenge of concealing his true identity from teammates and rivals. While experiencing success on the court, Jamal also struggles with his feelings for the team captain, Michelle, creating a complicated and humorous situation.
Juwanna Mann Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- two word title
- 2000s
- male to female cross dressing
- basketball player
- professional basketball
- women's basketball
- male protagonist
- basketball sport
- men's basketball
- basketball superstar
- dodge the car
- national basketball association
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- bloopers during credits
- basketball
- dodge viper
- male nudity
- the star spangled banner
- hit in the groin
- cross dressing
- character name in title
Juwanna Mann Cast
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. stars in Juwanna Mann. Directed by Jesse Vaughan.
- Director Jesse Vaughan
Juwanna Mann Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Juwanna Mann 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 10% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 2.4
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TMDB 52% User score
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Juwanna Mann Plot Summary
What happens in Juwanna Mann from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jamal Jeffries, a basketball prodigy known for his reckless behavior, faces the dire consequences of his actions as he finds himself alienated from his former team, the Charlotte Beat. After a shocking nudity stunt during a game in protest of his removal from the court, he is suspended and ultimately released. With his agent, Lorne Daniels, struggling to land him a new contract, Jamal’s personal life spirals out of control. His lavish expenditures lead to financial ruin, and as his girlfriend, Tina, who only tolerated him for his celebrity status, exits his life, Jamal is left with the harsh truths of homelessness, joblessness, and his lost fortune.
Full summary
The whole story of Juwanna Mann, scene by scene
Juwanna Mann Box Office
Juwanna Mann grossed $13.8 million worldwide. $13.7 million came from the US and Canada and $131,866 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.8M
- US & Canada
- $13.7M
- International
- $131.9K
Juwanna Mann Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Juwanna Mann.
How Well Do You Know Juwanna Mann?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Jamal to be suspended from the Charlotte Beat?
Cars in Juwanna Mann
18 cars on screen, including the 1998 Hummer Stretched Limousine and the 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente.
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1998 Hummer Stretched Limousine Important role -
1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Important role -
1982 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Minor role -
1999 Dodge Caravan Minor role
Juwanna Mann Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “MIB 2” and “MIB II”.
- Also known as
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- MIB 2
- MIB II
- MIIB
- Hombres de Negro 2
- Lyudi v chornom 2
- MIIB - Back in Black
- Mŭzhe v cherno 2
- Oi Andres me ta Mavra II
- Ljudi u crnom 2
- Lyudy v chornomu 2
- MIIB: Hombres de negro II (Men in Black 2)
- MIB - Homens de Preto 2
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- MIB - Homens de Negro II
- 黑超特警组2
- Οι Άνδρες με τα Μαύρα II
- Οι Άνδρες με τα Μαύρα 2
- Men in Black 2
- Οι Άντρες με τα Μαύρα 2
- Οι Άντρες με τα Μαύρα II
- MIB - Sötét zsaruk 2.
- Muži v černém 2
- Men in Black - Sötét zsaruk 2.
- Люди в чёрном 2
- Siyah Giyen Adamlar 2
- Hombres de negro II
- Muži v černém II
- MIIB – Miehet mustissa 2
- Homens de Negro II
- Muži v čiernom 2
- Faceci w czerni II
- 黑衣人2
- เอ็มไอบี หน่วยจารชนพิทักษ์จักรวาล 2
- Мъже в черно 2
- גברים בשחור 2
- メン・イン・ブラック 2
- Bărbații în negru II
- 맨 인 블랙 2
- Люди в чорному 2
- MIB - Homens de Preto II
- Hommes en noir II
- Људи у црном 2
- MIB星際戰警2
- Možje v črnem 2
- Vyrai juodais drabužiais II
- Homes de negre 2
- 黑超特警組 2
- Mehed mustas 2, მამაკაცები შავებში II
- Đặc Vụ Áo Đen 2
- الرجال ذي الحلل السوداء II
- مردان سیاهپوش ۲
- विश्वरक्षों की वापसी
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Juwanna Mann FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Juwanna Mann, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Juwanna Mann?
Juwanna Mann runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Juwanna Mann released?
Juwanna Mann was released on June 21, 2002.
Who directed Juwanna Mann?
Juwanna Mann was directed by Jesse Vaughan.
Who is in the cast of Juwanna Mann?
Juwanna Mann stars Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
How much did Juwanna Mann make at the box office?
Juwanna Mann grossed $13.8 million worldwide ($13.7 million domestic, $131,866 international).
How is Juwanna Mann rated?
Juwanna Mann has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Juwanna Mann have a post-credit scene?
No. Juwanna Mann has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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